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Pradeep Kumar

17/06/21 12:20 PM IST

India to have 330 mn 5G

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  • 5G will represent about 26% of mobile subscriptions in India at the end of 2026 with an estimated subscription base of 330 million, according to Ericsson Mobility Report.
  • 4G subscriptions are expected to rise from 680 million in 2020 to 830 million in 2026, increasing at a CAGR of 3%.
  • The number of smartphone subscriptions, which stood at 810 million in 2020, was expected to touch more than 1.2 billion by 2026.
  • The average traffic per smartphone user in India has risen from 13GB a month in 2019 to 14.6GB in 2020. This may to grow to about 40GB in 2026.
What is 5G?
  • 5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks.
  • 5G enables a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices.
  • 5G wireless technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more uniform user experience to more users. Higher performance and improved efficiency empower new user experiences and connects new industries.
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Source: The Hindu

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